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The Jungle Books

By: Rudyard Kipling
Narrated by: Madhav Sharma
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Kiplings' tales of Mowgli and his exciting life in the Indian jungle have been loved by children and adults alike ever since their publication in 1895. Mowgli the 'man-cub' must learn to fend for himself against terrible foes like Shere Khan the tiger, but he can always call upon his friends Baloo the Bear, Bagheera the Black Panther, and Kaa the Rock Python from whom he learns the Law of the jungle.

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Stage, screen and radio actor Madhav Sharma gives Rudyard Kipling's lively, adventurous tales of Mowgli, child of the Indian jungle, a mesmerizing narration. There are numerous audio productions of Kipling's stories, but no reader does a better job giving voice to Mowgli's friends and foes (Baloo, the bear; Bagheera, the black panther; Kaa, the rock python; and Shere Khan, the tiger) and re-creating the atmosphere of the Indian jungle setting through thoughtful phrasing and dramatic pacing. The touch of an Indian accent in Sharma's voice is a plus.

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This keeps my 5 year old son enthralled. Love the narration and music. Highly recommend it!

Bravo!

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This narrator is so wonderful, the only complaint I have is that this version is abridged. I would love to hear more from Madhav Sharma, maybe even in some comtemporary fiction. More please!

Best narrator for Kipling

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This is one of the best narrators I've heard and is perfect for the subject, it's like an old wise Indian guru telling the stories for the first time, truly a gifted story teller. The set here includes most of the Mowgli stories from Kipling's "The Jungle Book" (1894) and "The Second Jungle Book" (1895). The stories included are: "Mowgli's Brother", "Kaa's Hunting", "Tiger! Tiger!", "Letting in the Jungle", "A King's Ankus" and "Red Dog" - plus the poem "The Law Of The Jungle" (which shows up in the middle of the "Mowgli's Brother" story). Most are abridged, some more than others, however the abridgments are fairly well done - I read along with the unabridged text (gutenberg.org) and could fill in the missing sections - in some cases I think the abridgments actually improved the story. I'm not usually one for abridgment but this is an exception, you can always read the full text, the narration here leaves the imprint that makes it come alive. Well recommended.

Excellent

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The Jungle Books by Rudyard Kipling is a powerful, beautifully written collection that really changes how I viewed the story I thought I already knew. I expected it to be like the movies, simple and adventurous. Instead, it’s a deep, emotional journey about growing up, belonging, and finding your place between two worlds. Kiping’s writing is rich and poetic, creating a vivid world that feels alive and the constant tension between man and nature all come through really clearly. What makes this book stand out is how it combines excitement with deeper meaning. Mowgli’s journey from a boy to a mature “man-cub” is full of lessons about belonging and what it means to find your place in the world. Every story, even the ones beyond Mowgli’s, holds its own kind of lesson on survival, loyalty, and respect for the laws of nature. While the language can feel a little dense at first, it becomes part of the story’s charm, drawing you into a rhythm both ancient and familiar.

More than a jungle story

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The narration was a little over the top at points. The stories were great. But it's not the whole Jungle Book. I wanted to look at the contents, but couldn't. If I had known Rikki-Tikki-Tavi wasn't included, I wouldn't have gotten this book. I thought that by getting both Jungle Books on one item, I was getting a deal, but it's not. This is great if you want only the Mowgli story, but not if you want the whole thing.

It's not the whole Jungle Book, this is bunk!

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